Venous Rising: Natural Help for Varicose Veins

Varicose veins can cause pain, cramping, itching, swelling and lead to blood clots and poor circulation. Here are natural strategies to alleviate symptoms and prevent them from developing. Read More »

Fairy Magic: Feeling Their Touch in Nature

Fairies are the heart and soul of living nature. To enter into a profound relationship with fairies, first we must believe in them—we must make-believe. Read More »

Sustainable Scrubbing: Tips for Toxin-Free House Cleaning

Safe and effective non-toxic, green cleaning solutions using natural ingredients that are good for our health and the planet. Read More »

The Re-Use Revolution: Plastics Peril Drives New Strategies

The growing plastics crisis has inspired companies to shift away from single-use containers to ones that are reusable with a deposit. Read More »

Crops in the City

Urban Agriculture Breaks New Ground by April Thompson The average American meal travels 1,500 miles to reach its plate, according to the nonprofit Center for Urban Education About Sustainable Agricult Read More »

You Are What You Digest

Elizabeth McMillan, CNS, LDN The old saying, “You are what you eat.” is commonly thrown around to suggest that your dietary choices will reflect your waistline, which is partially true. The old saying Read More »

Toning the Vagus Nerve

Relief for Pain, Anxiety and Inflammation by Marlaina Donato Research is helping doctors connect the dots between seemingly unrelated conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, po Read More »

The Pure Joy of Play

Not so long ago, kids would be shooed out the door to play and told to return home at meal time. But the rising use of digital devices and kids’ highly scheduled sports and school activities, as well Read More »

Help for Home Gardeners

Extension Agents at Your Service by Yvette C. Hammett Many home gardeners readily list flies, wasps and beetles among the “pests” in their gardens. However, many of these are actually pollinators that Read More »

Summer Eating

The Herbal Connection by Kajsa Nickels Summer is an ideal time to add a healthy dose of fresh, organic herbs to make cool salads, luscious smoothies and other hot-weather eats and treats. Herbs are no Read More »